The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) Training Courses 2003

The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) Training Courses 2003
-Margaret Anaminyi
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The Centre for African Family Studies (CAFS) is an African institution
dedicated to strengthening the capacities of organizations and individuals
working in the field of reproductive health, population and development in
order to contribute to improving the quality of life of families in
sub-Saharan Africa.

CAFS conducts regional and in-country courses that enable health care
providers, administrators, researchers and programme managers to meet
Africa's health challenges. The CAFS team reflects strong field experience
and a profound knowledge of the African social and cultural environment.

CAFS has been serving Africa for 27 years and has developed training
methodologies that assist participants in developing plans and expertise
they can use immediately.

TRAINING COURSES IN 2003

Managing HIV/AIDS Programmes at the Workplace
2 June - 13 June 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$1,500

Management of Community Based Services in Reproductive Health Programmes
7 July - 25 July 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$2,100

Advocacy for Reproductive Health
4 August - 15 August 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$1,500

Improving Quality of Care: Interpersonal Communication and Counselling
Skills
18 August - 29 August 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$1,500

Promoting Gender in Reproductive Health and Rights
29 September - 17 October 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$2,100

Managing Reproductive Health Programmes
20 October - 14 November 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US2,790

Managing HIV/AIDS Prevention Interventions
17 November - 12 December 2003, Nairobi, Kenya
Tuition: US$2,790

How to apply
Applicants should complete the course application form in detail and mail
to
The Director, CAFS
Pamstech House, Woodvale Grove, Westlands
P.O. Box 60054
Nairobi, KENYA
Tel: (254-2) 4448618
Fax: (254-2) 4448621
Email: [email protected]
http://www.cafs.org

Funding
Applicants are advised to seek financial assistance from bilateral and
multilateral agencies and organisations operating in their own countries
such as USAID, CIDA, UNFPA, FAO, and GTZ. In order to reserve a place in
one of CAFS' courses, it is advisable to indicate confirmed funding at
least
six weeks before commencement of the course. Participants are advised to
ensure that payments are made by the sponsoring agency before the training
programme begins.

Tuition
Tuition covers administrative and instructional costs, text, materials,
supplies, health insurance, field trips, airport pick-up and drop-off and
certificate awards.

Air Travel and Per Diem
Airfare, transit expenses and per diem are the responsibility of the
sponsoring organisation.

Accommodation
All participants will stay in a hotel identified by CAFS and will abide by
the booking arrangements made by CAFS. The costs for full accommodation
should be budgeted for at least US$ 100 per day including meals

Margaret Anaminyi
Email:[email protected]

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